FORMER MOORSIDE COUNTY FIRST SCHOOL, WOODHORN ROAD, NEWBIGGIN-BY-THE-SEA, NE64 6HN

GFW are pleased to present this residential development opportunity located in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, Northumberland.

The Site extends to 5.8 Acres / 2.35 Hectares and was formerly home to the Moorside County First School which was closed in 2011 and subsequently demolished in 2013. GFW are instructed to seek offers sought by way of informal tender by no later than 17:00 on Thursday 14th November 2024

THE AREA
Newbiggin-by-the-Sea is a coastal town located to the east of Morpeth, Northumberland.

The town is home to schools, community hub and a range of shops. Located a short drive away is Ashington, with major services including a hospital and secondary school.

PLANNING
The Site has an allocation for approximately 66 residential dwellings under Policy HOU4.

The Site is located in a low value area, with a requirement for 10% affordable housing on site (100% affordable home ownership tenure split). HOU6 outlines affordable housing provision.

HOU11 outlines homes for older and vulnerable people with 20% of new open market dwellings and 50% of affordable dwellings must comply with M4(2).

The development will be subject to coastal mitigation contribution of approximately £600 per plot (subject to indexation).
The planning obligations are set out in Appendices H1 (Open Space), H2 (Education) and H3 (Health). With further details of dwelling sizes etc an indicative figure for the contributions could be calculated. It is recommended that interested parties undertake their own due diligence on planning obligations.

There is a previous planning application for 71 dwellings under ref 16/03954/FUL.

SERVICES
Surface water drains are located outside the boundary of the Site within land owned by the Seller.
The Site is located within the built form and it is assumed connection points for services such as electricity and data are within the vicinity of the property.

Purchasers are recommended to seek independent advice as to the availability, suitability, capacity and cost of the connection of services to meet their requirements.

ACCESS
The site is accessed from the A197 (Woodhorn Road) which is an adopted highway to the south.

LOCAL AUTHORITY
Northumberland County Council

TENURE AND POSSESSION
The site is offered freehold with vacant possession upon completion.

Location: Northumberland
Tenure: Freehold
Footage: 5.8 Acres / 2.35 Hectares
Price: Tenders by 17:00 on Thursday 14th November 2024